DG11--CJIS VAPD
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System (NAVAHCS) is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified contractors for a secure and reliable point-to-point communication circuit. This circuit is required to access the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) via the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS) in Prescott, AZ. Responses are due March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a secure, reliable metro ethernet circuit with a 10 Mbps dedicated local access and a 2 Mbps iQ Internet Port. The circuit must integrate with existing onsite equipment at NAVAHCS Police, specifically a standalone CPU and Cisco ASA 5506X router. The service provider must coordinate provisioning and ongoing access consistent with FBI CJIS security requirements and VA security policies. Deliverables include service activation/configuration documentation, completed Contractor Security Control Assessment (CSCA) reports, and performance/compliance reports.
Contract & Timeline
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only; it is not a request for competitive quotes. The anticipated contract duration is a base period plus four option years. The primary NAICS code for this acquisition is 517111 – Wired Telecommunications Carriers (1,500 Employees), and the PSC is DG11 – IT and Telecom – Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services. Responses are due March 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM MST. The notice was published on March 16, 2026.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
The VA is mandated to consider a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. If responses from SDVOSB firms are inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be pursued. All interested offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, and SDVOSB/VOSB respondents must also be registered with SBA VetCert.
Submission & Notes
Interested parties must submit their information via email to jamie.elbedawi@va.gov. The subject line must be '36C26226Q0491 – CJIS VAPD'. Submissions must include the company's SAM UEI, business size status, a capability statement, and an informal quote using the provided price schedule. Responses are for market research only and will not form a binding agreement. No inquiries will be accepted at this time, and the Government will not reimburse costs associated with responding to this notice. The included Statement of Work is a draft and not final. No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.